Hanging Rock, the Autumn Festival, the forthcoming sports precinct and local roads have been put highlighted in Macedon Ranges council’s submissions to government’s Commonwealth Games 2026 ideas call-out.
Macedon Ranges council chief executive Bernie O’Sullivan said involvement in the Games would have great, ongoing economic benefits for the region.
“To have an involvement in the Commonwealth Games that will activate our economy and leave a legacy for the region would be really exciting and make residents proud of our beautiful shire and provide another way for them to be involved in the Games 2026,” Mr O’Sullivan said.
Hanging Rock was put forward as a location to host events linked to the Games, as well as a concept related to the beloved Autumn Festival.
Macedon Ranges mayor Jennifer Anderson said autumn was the perfect time to visit the area and the seeing the region at that time would be a vibrant experience for those headed to events at the Games.
“It would be great to showcase this to the world by being part of the Commonwealth Games event program.”
The forthcoming Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct (MRRSP) was also submitted as an ideal venue to host competition, training or sporting demonstrations, as well as a proposal to have the official road race head through the ranges as part of its route from Gippsland to Bendigo.
